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Christina Griffiths

As a communications coordinator with the Office of Strategic Communications, Christina develops and implements strategic communications plans and projects for internal and external audiences. Before joining IU School of Medicine, Christina worked as an a...

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IU School of Medicine breaks ground on medical education and research building in downtown Indianapolis

The future of medicine in central Indiana will soon be on the rise in downtown Indianapolis.

Christina Griffiths | Oct 19, 2022

Study: high exposure to glyphosate in pregnancy could cause lower birth weights in babies

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are learning more about the effects of herbicide exposure during pregnancy.

Christina Griffiths | Oct 12, 2022

Amir Hajrasouliha, MD and Afshin Izadian, PhD

Researchers take aim at vision loss with nano technology

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine and the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI are developing a solution for those experiencing vision impairment, thanks to a new $450,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Christina Griffiths | Sep 14, 2022

IU School of Medicine faculty member coauthors report describing challenges faced by people with rare genetic disorders

A new report coauthored by an Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member is highlighting difficulties faced by people with hereditary disorders of connective tissue (HDCTs).

Christina Griffiths | Jul 21, 2022

Tissue nanotransfection technology proves useful in non-viral topical gene editing to close complex cutaneous wounds

The Indiana Center for Regenerative Medicine and Engineering (ICRME) at the Indiana University School of Medicine is home to tissue nanotransfection (TNT) regenerative medicine technology that achieves functional tissue reprogramming in the live body.

Christina Griffiths | Jul 18, 2022

Researchers identify important factors for regulating the body’s immune response

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are learning more about how special regulatory T cells can impact the immune system’s response and how those cells could be manipulated for potential treatments for food allergies and autoimmune diseases.

Christina Griffiths | Jun 29, 2022

IU researchers validate new screening tool to decrease suicidality risk

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are studying new ways to predict to prevent suicidality. The team recently published findings about the effectiveness of a new risk assessment tool in the Springer Nature journal Discover Mental Health.

Christina Griffiths | Jun 27, 2022

Fletcher White, MS, PhD and Evan Fogel, MSc, MD

Researchers receive grant to study effectiveness of new drug combination for patients with chronic pancreatitis

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine are studying the safety and efficacy of a drug combination for patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP). The phase 1 multi-site trial led by IU recently received $1.1 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health.

Christina Griffiths | Jun 02, 2022

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IU physicians, researchers using new screening tools for early detection of Alzheimer’s

Some patients in Indiana are now able to receive new screenings for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease thanks to a pilot program at Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health.

Christina Griffiths | Jun 01, 2022

IU School of Medicine graduates 455 physicians, scientists

Indiana University School of Medicine is celebrating its 2022 graduates with a recognition ceremony held in person for the first time in three years.

Christina Griffiths | May 13, 2022